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Senate committee tables bill to let automakers sell directly in New Mexico
Summary
The Senate Conservation Committee tabled SB22 after hours of testimony for and against allowing certain motor vehicle manufacturers to be licensed and operate as dealers; supporters said it would expand consumer choice and EV service in‑state, while dealers warned it would harm local jobs and tribal economic arrangements.
The Senate Conservation Committee tabled Senate Bill 22, which would have revised New Mexico's motor vehicle laws to allow certain manufacturers — including some electric vehicle makers — to be licensed and operate as dealers, by a committee vote of 7 to 2.
The bill's sponsor and state officials said SB22 would let manufacturers sell and service vehicles directly in New Mexico rather than forcing consumers to go out of state or rely exclusively on independent franchise dealers. Alex Greenberg, the governor's economic development policy adviser, testified: "This bill is just allowing direct consumer sales and service stations," and said New Mexico is "1 of 4 states that don't allow that," a restriction he…
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